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FAQs about Gastrointestinal Cancers
FAQs about Gastrointestinal Cancers The term Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers refer to cancers affecting the organs in the digestive system. The GI tract includes the food pipe, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, small and large intestine, rectum and anus. What Cancers affect the digestive system? The following cancers are considered to be GI cancers or those affecting
Diet and Depression
Diet and Depression Nutrition plays crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health. Though there is no specific diet proven to treat depression, optimum nutrition can play a role in preventing depression caused or worsened by poor physical health. Mental health causes emotional eating, binging or grazing or skipping meals. There is lack of vital
What are the Causes of Heart Attack?
What are the Causes of Heart Attack? Heart attack occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying blood to the heart) become blocked. It usually occurs when there is lack of a blood flow to the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart attack Symptoms of heart attack include chest pain or tightness,
Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Role of Technology
Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Role of Technology Cancer care has seen tremendous progress over the years with coming of age medicines and growth in biomedical technologies. In today’s times, precision cancer medicine has enabled cancer specialists to combine a particular type of cancer treatment or a therapy to a patient depending on the type
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Research shows that approximately 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In the older era, mastectomy was the only surgical procedure offered to such women. However, robust clinical trials spanning over many
Covid-19 Vaccination in Children
Covid-19 Vaccination in Children Government of India launched the pediatric vaccination against COVID-19 for the age group 15 to 18 years from 3rd January 2022 onwards. Covaxin is the only vaccine currently available for this age group under the programme, to be given in a 2 dose schedule at 28 days interval. Below are answers
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment Stroke (brain stroke or cerebrovascular stroke) is a condition which occurs due to reduced supply of blood to the brain because of a blockage or bleeding of the blood vessels. In this condition, the brain cells start to die due to lack of oxygen. It can be classified into two
Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal Tumors Adrenal glands are small glands present at the apex of the kidneys. It is made up of two parts, the cortex (outer part) and medulla (inner part). Adrenal tumors can arise from either of the adrenal gland. These can arise, either from outer layer (cortex) or inner layer (medulla). Tumors arising from medulla
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know Prostate cancer (also known as Prostatic Carcinoma) is the second most common cancer in men. Sometimes, it progresses very slowly and do not show any symptoms for years. Therefore, routine screening is necessary to detect prostate cancer in early stages. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is
Triglycerides and heart health
Triglycerides and heart health Triglycerides (TG) are one of the major constituents of fat (lipid) present in the blood. It is an energy storage source and provides energy for the normal functioning of the body. A high level of triglycerides in the blood is called hypertriglyceridemia. The excess or unused calories in the body are